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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.29, 529.94 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.29, 529.94 and 147.85 is: 221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.29 : 529.94 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.29/529.94 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.29x = 529.94 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.29x = 78,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,351.63/353.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.78

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